In numbers longer than four digits, commas separate the numbers into groups of three, starting from the right side. - One of my best friends lost $50,000 at the casino last night., The comma is used around therefore and however when they are used as interrupters - Her argument, therefore, was ignored., A comma is used to separate contrasting parts of a sentence. - This is my PS4, not yours., A comma is used to separate repeated words to avoid confusion. - He finally came in, in tears. I really, really like my dog., We use a comma to separate the day of the month from the year and after the year. If the date is written the according to Europe (Day, Month, Year), then there is no comma. - I'm preparing for the exam. It's on March 2, 2013 BUT I'm preparing for the exam. It's on 2 March 2013.I'm preparing for the exam. It's on 2 March 2013.I'm preparing for the exam. It's on 2 March 2013., We use a comma in the middle of the more ... , the more ... or the more ... the less… construction. - The more she practises, the better she plays., There is a comma after However and Although at the beginning of the sentence  - However/Although, we at last succeeded in reaching camp., Do not use a comma with: neither ... nor |both ... and | either ... or | whether ... or | not only ... but also - We could either watch TV or go to the cinema., Do not use a comma after although  - At 84 he's still quite active, although he walks with the aid of a stick., Do not use a comma in front of every and in the sentence - She took guitar lessons for ten years and today is an accomplished performer.,

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